Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Philadelphia, PA rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $92 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Philadelphia sits 15.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 4,843 total rentals offering a broad range of options across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Philadelphia run around $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,470/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,672/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,848/month while apartments sit at $1,595/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Gladwyne rents fell 94.9% year over year to $2,000/month across 11 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is down 2.9%, showing a hyperlocal shift in Philadelphia's rental landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
4,843
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Philadelphia, PA
Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,470 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,672 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,906 | |
Center City East | $2,100 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,869 | |
Fishtown | $1,900 | |
Germantown | $1,300 | |
Kensington | $1,650 | |
Logan Square | $2,495 | |
North Philadelphia East | $1,649 | |
North Philadelphia West | $1,572 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,847 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $936 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
North Philadelphia West
Average rent
$1,572
North Philadelphia East
Average rent
$1,649
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,495
Fishtown
Average rent
$1,900
Center City East
Average rent
$2,100
Kensington
Average rent
$1,650
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,869
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,906
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,495
Germantown
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$936
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Philadelphia, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Philadelphia and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Philadelphia
15%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, PA is 25% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,198
3%$1,650
2%$1,700
12%$2,392
5%$2,125
6%$2,295
2%$1,750
12%$1,905
8%$1,881
3%$1,400
15%$1,250
8%$1,780
6%Cost of living in Philadelphia, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Philadelphia, PA
5d+ ago
Carroll Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia
5519 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Studio
0 baths
$400
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1939 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$500–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1824 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
1 bed
0–1 bath
$525–$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
North Philadelphia East condo for rent in Philadelphia
2329 N Park Ave #C5, Philadelphia, PA 19132
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
19h ago
1401 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,045–$24,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Avenue of the Arts South house for rent in Philadelphia
1401 Spruce St #PHF, Philadelphia, PA 19102
4 beds
3 baths
$24,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West house for rent in Philadelphia
135 S 18th St #PH, Philadelphia, PA 19103
2 beds
2 baths
$20,530
House for rent
5d+ ago
Graduate Hospital townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
815 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
5 beds
7 baths
$24,500
$19,500
Price drop
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
4900 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,300
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
241 S 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,398–$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
Verified
800 North 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3–5 beds
2 baths
$1,980–$2,780
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
7h ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
902 Valley Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
4055 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,245–$3,820
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,879–$2,029
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
800 North 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3–5 beds
2 baths
$1,980–$2,780
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
7h ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7715 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,010
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7600 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,287–$2,044
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7949 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,505–$1,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Philadelphia, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,650 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Germantown ($1,300/mo), Spruce Hill ($1,495/mo), and North Philadelphia West ($1,572/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market across Pennsylvania's largest city, offering renters a clear baseline for budgeting their housing search.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Philadelphia Metro Report
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and cities experiencing the fastest rent growth. The Pennsylvania one bedroom median rent was $1,236 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Princeton ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,960.
- West Chester was the second priciest with rent at $1,790.
- Wilmington placed third with rent at $1,670.
The Least Expensive
- Reading was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $990.
- Allentown ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,290.
- Philadelphia placed third with rent at $1,450.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Reading had the largest annual rent price growth rate, up 7.6%.
- West Chester saw rent climb 4.1%, making it second.
- Atlantic City was third with rent increasing 3.1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Wilmington experienced the largest monthly rent price growth rate, climbing 5.7%.
- West Chester was second with rent increasing 4.7%.
- Princeton placed third with rent up 1.7%.
About
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.